Low-Fat Taco Salad

This low-fat taco salad recipe, made with vegetarian crumbles, low-fat Cheddar cheese, and fat-free cottage cheese is an alternative to standard taco salad.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 687 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon light olive oil
• 1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning
• 2 tablespoons taco sauce, or to taste
• 2 cups non-fat cottage cheese
• 6 cups shredded lettuce
• 1 cup shredded non-fat cheddar cheese
• 1 (12 ounce) package vegetarian ground beef crumbles (such as MorningStar Farms®

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic; cook until fragrant and slightly softened, about 2 minutes. Add tomatoes, vegetarian crumbles, and taco seasoning; cook and stir until tomatoes are soft, about 10 minutes.

Step 2

Divide lettuce between two bowls; divide tomato mixture between bowls on top lettuce. Surround tomato mixture with cottage cheese; sprinkle Cheddar cheese over top. Season with taco sauce.